Sunderland

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Régis Le Bris's Sunderland have been one of the Premier League season's genuine stories; a newly promoted side sitting 11th with 43 points from 31 games (11 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses). Their most recent result was a 2-1 away win at Newcastle United, with Brian Brobbey and Chemsdine Talbi on the scoresheet; a result that demonstrated their readiness to fight in big games. Granit Xhaka has been the standout performer all season with a rating and provides the midfield control that makes Sunderland difficult to break down

Tottenham

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The scale of Tottenham's crisis is truly troubling with their third managerial appointment already this campaign. Sitting 17th with just 30 points, hovering one point above West Ham in the relegation zone; they have gone the entire 2026 calendar year without a single Premier League win. Their record in 2026 reads zero wins, five draws and eight defeats, with a catastrophic 17-5 aggregate scoreline against them in their last seven games. Former Brighton gaffer, Roberto De Zerbi has been signed on a five-year contract, carrying enormous pressure but also genuine excitement from a fanbase desperate for change. His first challenge is immediate: a road trip to the north east where Sunderland have recently shown they can punish any visitor.